Domestic Violence Is The Cornerstone Of The Blues

"The issue of domestic violence is to be added to the school timetable in England. But head teachers say schools are being asked to solve all of society's problems..."
(continue BBC article)




They could pay them teachers extra, for starters...

Hmmm...that is an important issue to be thinking about during the holidays. Maybe here in America we can look across the pond and realize what we need to be aware of. Especially during the holiday seasons when people are already stressed out.

Speaking of stressed out, you should hear this man wailin' away. It might be better to sing the blues than to wind up a domestic violence criminal. Lord knows that much is true.
Y'all hang in there this holiday season, ya hear?!
Ok?
Alrighty then...here is some Joe McCoy for ya...

(fake) Louis Armstrong

Latin Christmas With Bobby Rodriguez!

Hey everybody! How are you all today?
That good?
You must have heard this man play the trumpet, then. I figure you can trust me to point out a good trumpet player, right?

Here is one for the Christmas Holiday festivities...



Bobby Rodriguez
"Oh Christmas Tree (Salsa)" (mp3)
from "A Latin Jazz Christmas"
(LatinJazz Productions)

Ricky Martin For The Children Of Puerto Rico

Latin superstar Ricky Martin is teaming up with a German broadcaster to build a youth center for children in his native Puerto Rico.
"The idea is to build a center, a safe haven for children that are at risk of exploitation, which is the main mission of my foundation." said Ricky Martin.
( read article )



Now THAT is some sweet news from the music world. It makes me think that the holidays are coming.
Well whattaya know? The Holidays ARE coming! And that means that folks will be in a charitable mood, right? So take your time and listen to your heart and soul this season. It might be the year for spiritual charity. Lord knows we gotta shop on a budget this Christmas...
:)
Ok...here is a wonderful song to get you in a charitable mood
(fake) Louis Armstrong

There's No Sheriff In Netsville: Love Vs Fashion On Twitter

Hello everybody! How are you today? That good?
Heh heh heh...
Well, apparently...some folks don't feel that way. Some folks like to feel bad and then post their feelings on the internet. They often share their bad thoughts about other people. The problem is that, sometimes, those people sue the pants of that first person for slander! And then some lawyer makes a million dollars!
Aint that some misbehavin! There aint no Sheriff in Netsville...


Here's what they are sayin'at CNN news:

Legal experts said it's difficult for the law to keep up with emerging technology.

"Generally, it is at least five years behind technology as it is developing," said Andrea Matwyshyn, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, who tracks the intersection of law and technology....

Ask Courtney Love...

Pirate Radio To Rescue Us From Hi Tech Music?

Hey everybody? How are you doing today? Good? Have you heard about Pirate Radio? I'm talking about the new movie.

• Director: Richard Curtis
• Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellnar, Hilary Bevan Jones, and Richard Curtis
• Written By: Richard Curtis
• Starring: Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost and Kenneth Branagh

Looks like a good cast. I hear it has a great sound track, too.
Speaking of music...
The radio stations these days play a lot of computerized music. All that kind of music is music that didn't have to be learned by anyone. It plays on command. At the press of a button. It's more art than music, these days. And constantly on display. And the young DJ's who do this kind of artful expression have made a huge money market for themselves. Good for them. Mean while...I hear the youngsters are starting to crave real music again. And when that starts to kick in to gear...oh what a wonderful world it will be...again!

(fake) Louis Armstrong

Lakers Great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Leukemia

Say it aint so! Not Kareem! Do you remember this great basketball player? Here's a refresher from Wikipedia:
"Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American retired basketball player. During his 20-year professional career in the NBA, from 1969 to 1989, he scored the highest points total of any player in league history (38,387), in addition to winning a record six Most Valuable Player Awards and six NBA championships." (More from Wiki)

The "skyhook" was his famous shot. At 7 ft 2inches tall, he could almost drop the ball into the hoop over his opponents. I hope his doctors don't drop the ball on him.
Good luck Kareem!
And speaking of "hooks" here's one from Russia With Love
(fake) Louis Armstrong

Blues Legend: Muddy Waters

I figure since it's the rainy season I'd bring up blues guitar legend Muddy Waters. Why? Oh, I'm sure there are plenty of reasons. But one good reason to bring up this particular artist...his music.

Waters grew up in the cotton country of Mississippi and taught himself to play harmonica as a child. He took up the guitar somewhat later and eagerly absorbed the classic delta blues styles of Robert Johnson, Son House, and others. He gradually evolved a style of his own, aggressive and less purely lyrical, and won a reputation as a worthy successor to the legendary generation of bluesmen...(continue reading)



Yeah, he sure got his name around. Almost everybody knows his name.
Just think about all the blues legends we don't know about, though...

More Blues Legends At Public Domain 2ten


(Fake) Louis Armstrong

Have Fun Shopping at Open Source Music

Sometimes I feel like that bird when I'm looking for new music.
With so much to choose from on line, I end up sittin' somewhere alone just to rest my brain...


I guess it's hard to discover ALL the music!
Well...you can now leave it to folks who must spend all day doin' it for you.
Maybe that's better time mangement...heh heh heh...


Sometimes I just want to put music onto my computer for later. Make a list as I go through my week. Then on the weekend, I might even buy some of the good stuff. Then maybe tell some of my friends about it.
Hmmm...

Here are a few mp3's you will find while
shopping around for new tunes
at Open Source Music!

Lee “Scratch” Perry “Having a Party” mp3
Matt and Kim “Yea Yeah” mp3
Bob Marley & The Wailers “Soul Shakedown Party”
Buena Vista Social Club “De Camino a la Vereda”
Ryan Adams rants at Jim DeRogatis’ machine
The Uptones “Ridiculous” mp3

(fake) Louis Armstrong

Thanksgiving Recipe And Music

Hello everybody? How was your Halloween? Still got a sweet tooth? Well don't let it spoil your appetite. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And just in case you forgot, I found this link to it's history.
Thanksgiving (United States) - Wikipedia

"The First Thanksgiving was celebrated to give thanks to God and the Native Americans for helping the pilgrims survive the brutal winter."

I can toast to that!
And here are a few recipes, in case you want to plan ahead...

Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving and Turkey

Thanksgiving Recipes | Turkey, Potatoes, Pies and More | Food ...


Enjoy!


(fake) Louis Armstrong